Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 22, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mission and objectives
Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP works through its divisions as well as regional, liaison and out-posted offices and a growing network of collaborating centres of excellence.
Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s Science Division is organizing several regional Forums in Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific in 2021, and its fourth Global Forum in 2022, which will pull together at summit level, corporate leadership from the policy, science and business communities and other stakeholder groups This work will fall in the Science Policy Business Forum Unit, under the Director’s Office, Science Division, and will include engagement with global science sectors and science-based organizations and will also look at opportunities to enhancing relationships with environmental groups and creating green investments.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Head, Science Policy Business Forum, the National UN Youth Volunteer will:
• Assists with processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of human resource activities ensuring consistency in the application of regulations and procedures. Enters, maintains administrative data and records as required.
• Assists with following up on status of expenditures, records variations, and updates budget tables as required. Assists with Consolidating data received and provides support to higher-level staff with respect to budget reviews of donor agreements and other financial and legal instruments. Assists with preparation of documents showing status of relevant expenditures and compares with approved budget.
• Assists with follow up action for procurement, with the requisitions for goods and services. Prepares TORs for supervisor review and discussion for procurement requirements. Initiates procurement processes as required and with guidance/advice from senior staff on team on requirements Requests quotations from vendors and carries our research for comparatives of services being solicited in the global/national markets
• Assists with processes and follows-up on administrative arrangements. Assist with updating and maintaining of files of administrative instructions and other related documentation. Assists on any follow up and liaison required regarding administration, with other team members and internal team members.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in administration and logistics
Competencies and values
• Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions;

Work Hours: 8 Bachelor Degree

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